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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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